Class Registration

Register for classes at themerc.coop/classes

Select the class(es) in which you want to enroll. Fill out the required fields for each participant attending the class and your payment information. You may register for multiple classes at one time. You will receive an email notification confirming your registration. Class gift certificates, co-op gift cards, and class credit cannot be used online at this time. Contact the Outreach department with any questions regarding payment options.

The Merc Co+op reserves the right to change or modify any of these policies, at any time and in our sole discretion. Any changes or modification will be effective immediately upon posting.

Class Policies

• Prepayment is required to secure your place in class.

• Class and class gift certificate/credit purchases are non-refundable.

• Class registration closes 24 hours prior to class or when the class is full.

• The Merc Co+op is happy to extend a 50% discount for community classes to anyone who participates in a food assistance program administered by the state of Kansas or Missouri. Contact the Outreach department for more details or to sign up.

• Please contact us prior to the class if you have special seating needs. We are happy to make accommodations for hearing, mobility or other impairments.

• Material presented in co-op classes reflects the views and opinions of the presenter and is not an endorsement of products sold or philosophies held by The Merc Co+op.

• Must be 21 or over to attend classes that include alcohol.

Cancellation Policy

• If you must miss a class, credit will be issued for cancellations with at least 48 hours’ notice. Credit may be used for any of our classes in the future. Class credit is not redeemable for cash.

• If you don't show for a class and haven't contacted us 48 hours prior to the class, we will not be able to issue a class credit.

• Classes will be canceled if minimum enrollment is not met 48 hours prior to class. Participants will be notified and class credit or full refund will be issued if class is canceled.

• Cancellations due to inclement weather will be decided no later than 4 hours prior to the class.

Waiver

The Class Registrant (the “Registrant”) warrants that he/she/they is at least 18 years of age or that he/she/they is the parent or legal guardian for the child(ren) listed on the registration form, who intends to participate (the “Participation”) in a cooking class or event at/with The Merc Co+op (the “Co-op”).

In consideration for this Participation, the Registrant agrees to execute this Release of Liability (the “Release”). The Registrant agrees and acknowledges that the Participation may involve certain inherent risks, including the risk of personal injury and agrees to assume all such risks as well as any other risks involved in such participation. The Registrant hereby releases and discharges The Merc Co+op and all of its employees, agents, representative, partners and members, as well as any or all other persons or entities that may have any liability whatsoever to the Registrant in relation to the Participation or the Co-op (collectively the “Released Parties”) from and against any and all damages, actions, claims and liabilities, whether known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, suspected or unsuspected, relating to or arising from any activity, occurrence or event involving, related to or arising out of the Participation or the Co-op. The Registrant further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend The Merc Co+op and each of the other Released Parties from and against any loss, damage, liability and expense, including costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by the Co-op or any of the other Released Parties as a result of the Participation at or in connection with the Co-op.

The Registrant grants permission to the Co-op to use video recording from virtual classes in media publications. The Registrant waives any right to approve the finished recording that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the future, whether that use is known or unknown, and waives any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the recording.

In registering for and attending this class or event, the Registrant is agreeing to the waiver above and understands that this agreement is a binding legal contract.

Class FAQ

IN-PERSON AND ONLINE CLASSES

REGISTRATION

GIFT CERTIFICATES AND CLASS CREDIT

PRIVATE EVENTS

We cannot accommodate walk-ins. Attendees must register in advance. Must be 21 or over to attend classes that include alcohol. Material presented in class reflects the views and opinions of the presenter and is not an endorsement of products sold or philosophies held by The Merc Co+op.